scope:

Introduction

Objective of this Standard

The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements and guidance on establishing and implementing action levels (ALs) at Class 1 nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills. Through the use of this Standard, ALs are defined for releases at the final discharge point within an effluent monitoring program.

The requirements are intended to achieve a basic level of consistency in the understanding, development, and implementation of these ALs across all nuclear facilities covered by this Standard.

Notes:

1) This Standard provides guidance for the action levels related to releases to the environment as defined in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulatory documents and regulations.

2) In Canada, the environmental protection program requirements are typically defined in the licence issued by CNSC or documents referenced therein.